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Card Printer
K30 Series
Electronic
Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read through this "Electronic Manual"
carefully in advance to ensure proper use of the
product. Also, to make sure that the product is
used safely, please read through the "Safety
Precautions" in the "READ ME FIRST" booklet.
Please store the manuals properly after reading
so that they can be referred to whenever
necessary.
B5A-3291-01

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  • Page 1 Card Printer K30 Series Electronic Manual Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read through this “Electronic Manual” carefully in advance to ensure proper use of the product. Also, to make sure that the product is used safely, please read through the “Safety Precautions”...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use About this Manual ..............3 Precautions ................3 Disclaimer ................7 Name and Functions of Parts ..........7 Specifications ..............10 Accessories/Products Sold Separately ....... 10 Options ................11 Operating the Printer Printing a Card ..............12 Operation Panel ..............

  • Page 3: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use About this Manual Precautions Contents of this Manual Safety Precautions The copyright of this manual belongs to our company. Reprint and Please read through all the following items before using the   duplicate of this manual in part or full without the prior consent of our printer.
  • Page 4 Before Use ■ Do not put a container with liquid in it, or small metal Warnings ornaments and the like on the machine. The liquid or metal entering into the machine acts as a  conductor, causing a fire or electric shock. If liquid or metal went into the machine, immediately turn off ...
  • Page 5 Before Use ■ Do not place the machine in the following locations. Caution Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Places that are highly humid of dusty.  Places that are exposed to oily smoke or steam, such as ...
  • Page 6 Before Use ■ Storage period Precautions During Use ● Use the printing media (retransfer film or ink ribbon) within half a year after purchase. Please read through all the following items before using the  ● For details on the cards, please consult our authorized dealers. printer.

  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    Before Use Disclaimer Name and Functions of Parts We do not provide compensation for any malfunction  Internal Mechanism Diagram during card printing caused by breakdown of the machine, ink ribbon defects or card characteristics. In addition, we also do not provide compensation for insufficient print quality as a general rule.
  • Page 8 Before Use Front Right ① NG card outlet If a card is left inside the printer when the power is turned on or reset,  ① Sliding knob the card will be automatically discharged. Opens/closes the printer door. Cards in the printer are discharged when an error occurs in the ...
  • Page 9 Before Use When Printer Door is Open Retransfer Film Cassette ① Bobbin holder (black) For securing the take-up side of the retransfer film.  ① Card feed roller shaft ② Guide shaft Provides guide to the position for installing the cassette. When a card jam occurs, attach a jog dial to turn the card feed roller.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Before Use Specifications Accessories/Products Sold Separately Main Specifications Accessories Please check to ensure that the printer accessories are in place when unpacking the product package. Item Description CD-ROM  Instruction Manual Recording system Dye sublimation retransfer  “READ ME FIRST” (LST1004) ...

  • Page 11: Options

    Before Use Options Built-in Options Bend remedy unit  Device for correcting card bend after printing. Magnetic encoder  Device for writing data to a magnetic stripe card. It can only be installed on a double-sided printer. Contact IC encoder ...

  • Page 12: Operating The Printer

    Operating the Printer Operating the Printer After ensuring that a [Ready] message appears on the LCD panel of Printing a Card the printer, start printing Cautions: If you see an [Initializing..] or [Preheating..] message on the LCD  panel of the printer, this means the printer is not ready yet. Printing cannot be performed until a [Ready] massage appears.

  • Page 13: Operation Panel

    Operating the Printer Operation Panel Icon Displays on the Operation Panel ■ USB connection Name and Functions of Parts IP address established ①  Printer information can be viewed through the network. However, printing is performed through USB connection. Ready Total ②...
  • Page 14 Operating the Printer ■ Downloading Operation Panel Operation Display ● Background color Changes according to the printer’s operating status. During startup  ■ ■ Magnetic encoding in progress Bright green Under normal circumstances  ■ Sky blue During initialization using , during test printing using the ...

  • Page 15: Setting Mode

    Operating the Printer Print Setting Mode Displays the printing settings.  ■ Settings Settings can be viewed on the printer’s operation panel.  YMC Level : -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3  "Setting Using the Operation Panel" (☞ page 22) For setting the YMC (color) density level.
  • Page 16 Operating the Printer Bend Remedy Option Displays the bend remedy mode settings. Displays the optional settings.   ■ Settings ■ Settings Temp Level : -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, Off MG : None, ISO, JIS   For setting the bend remedy heating roller temperature. Displays the availability of a magnetic encoder or the type of Selecting a larger value increases the temperature.

  • Page 17: Sequence Of Setting Modes

    Operating the Printer Sequence of Setting Modes Settings can be viewed on the printer’s operation panel.  Settings can be changed on the status monitor of the computer.  "Setting mode" (☞ page 15) Press Menu Enters the setting mode. ...
  • Page 18 Operating the Printer...

  • Page 19: Factory Settings

    Operating the Printer ■ Network Factory Settings Item Factory Settings ■ Media Printer Name PRINTER01 Item Factory Settings Host IF － Ink Type DHCP Film Type 1000 IP Address 192.168.0.141 Card Thickness Standard IPv4 Setting Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 ■ Print Gateway 192.168.0.1 －...

  • Page 20: Security Lock

    Operating the Printer Press Security Lock The security lock function can be applied to the printer door and card  hopper to prevent opening of the printer door as well as removal of cards. The lock can be turned on/off using the status monitor on the ...
  • Page 21 Operating the Printer Deactivating the Security Lock Deleting the Security Key Number When a security lock is turned on, you can deactivate it as follows. You can delete a registered security key number as follows.   To change the security key number, you have to delete it and register ...

  • Page 22: Setting Using The Operation Panel

    Operating the Printer Setting Using the Operation Panel Initializing Printer When Installing the Cassette Memo: When detaching the ink ribbon cassette or retransfer film cassette Initialization  from the printer body, dust may adhere to the ink ribbon or retransfer Whenever the power is turned on, cue (initialization) is performed ...
  • Page 23 Operating the Printer ■ Initializing printer after feeding by two images Test Print ① Press to set to [2'nd Panel, OK?] Next Prints the printer’s built-in test pattern, or the different settings.  The printer unit can be made to run alone when a system error ...
  • Page 24 Operating the Printer ■ If download fails and printer cannot be started up Firmware Update If download of the printer firmware fails, the printer may not be able to  Press Menu start up when it is rebooted. When this occurs, download the A [Cleaning] message appears.
  • Page 25 Operating the Printer Display Mode Setting Counter Setting This is used for setting the information to be displayed on the This is used for setting the type of counter displayed on the operation   operation panel. panel. ■ Settings ■...
  • Page 26 Operating the Printer Press Change Counter Reset Enters the settings change mode.  This is used to reset the free counter and error counter.  Press Menu A [Cleaning] message appears.  Press and select a setting Press to confirm the setting Pressing confirms the setting and returns you to the previous ...
  • Page 27 Operating the Printer Press Change Contrast Setting Enters the settings change mode.  For setting the contrast of the operation panel display.  ■ Settings -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3  Selecting a larger value increases the contrast. Press Menu A [Cleaning] message appears.
  • Page 28 Operating the Printer Buzzer Setting Unit Number Setting For setting whether to sound the buzzer when an error occurs or For setting the printer’s unit number according to the USB   when settings are changed. environment. ■ Settings ■ Settings On : Turns on buzzer sound No.1 - No.10 ...
  • Page 29 Operating the Printer Check to ensure that [Film Search] is displayed on the operation Transport Mode Setting panel of the printer Press When transporting or moving the printer, ensure that the heating Menu  roller is fastened to a safe position. A [Cleaning] message appears.

  • Page 30: Setting Using The Status Monitor

    Operating the Printer Setting Using the Status Monitor "Status Monitor Settings" (☞ page 108)

  • Page 31: Replacement

    Replacement Replacement Align the orientation of the cards, and set them in the printer Cards ■ Magnetic stripe cards Set the card with the magnetic stripe facing upward and toward the  Cards have Run Out printer, or facing downward and toward you. Replenish the cards.

  • Page 32: Ink Ribbon

    Replacement ① With the inked surface facing outward, align the yellow side of the Ink Ribbon unused ribbon with the arrow on the cassette, and unwind it along the three shafts. ② Insert the ink ribbon firmly into the bobbin holders with the ribbon Ink Ribbon has Run Out set to the far end of the guides.

  • Page 33: Retransfer Film

    Replacement → Press to reset the printer Reset Retransfer Film Retransfer Film has Run Out Replace with a new retransfer film.  Cautions: If the security lock is on, deactivate it. After work is complete, activate  the security lock again. Stand the cassette on a flat surface as illustrated in the diagram.
  • Page 34 Replacement → Install a new retransfer film Press to reset the printer Reset Install while referring to the indication on the label of the cassette.  ① When installing the retransfer film, make sure that at least three black lines are wound onto the take-up side. ②...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Wash the cleaning roller with water Servicing of Parts Wash the roller with water, and remove any dirt from the surface of  the cleaning roller with your finger. ■ Request for routine servicing In order to prevent printing errors and malfunctions from ...
  • Page 36 Maintenance Card Load Roller Fan Filter Card jams may occur if the card load roller is dirty. The color of the printed card may appear faded or dirt may appear   conspicuous if the fan filter is dirty. Cautions: Perform cleaning after printing about 10,000 cards.
  • Page 37 Maintenance Turn on the power Card Feed Roller / Heating Roller The color of the printed card may appear faded or dirt may appear  conspicuous if the card feed roller or heating roller is dirty. Perform cleaning after printing about 1,000 cards. ...
  • Page 38 Maintenance Press After the cleaning card is discharged, turn off the power, install the retransfer film cassette, close the printer door, and install the card A [Cleaning..] message appears.  hopper Cautions: If the retransfer heating roller is hot, a [HR is too hot!] message will ...
  • Page 39 Maintenance Press to set to [Cleaning] Menu Magnetic Head If the magnetic head is dirty, errors may occur during writing to or  reading of the magnetic stripe card. Clean the magnetic head after approximately every 1,000 cards.  Cautions: If the security lock is on, deactivate it.
  • Page 40 Maintenance After the cleaning card is discharged, turn off the power, and install Bobbin Holders the card hopper If burrs produced by friction with the bobbins are attached to the  bobbin holders, they may fall onto the card, ink ribbon, or retransfer film, causing printing errors.
  • Page 41 Maintenance Apply alcohol to a cotton swab (large), and use it to wipe the four Thermal Head bobbin holders (Cotton swab and alcohol: sold separately) Lines may appear on the card after printing if the thermal head is  dirty. Clean the thermal head after printing about 10,000 images.
  • Page 42 Maintenance Apply alcohol to a cotton swab (large), and use it to wipe the thermal Insert the ink ribbon cassette along the guide rail until a “click” sound head (Cotton swab and alcohol: sold separately) is heard, followed by closing the printer door Wipe the thermal head with care in the horizontal direction.

  • Page 43: Servicing Based On Print Output

    Maintenance Servicing Based on Print Output Colors Appear Faded or Dirt is Conspicuous "Clean the cleaning roller." (☞ page 35)  "Clean the fan filter." (☞ page 36)  "Clean the card feed roller / heating roller." (☞ page 37) ...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting When an Error Message is Displayed Jam(Discharge) 94 Check the error code and error code number displayed on the  operation panel. Card jam near the card outlet.  "Remove the jammed card." (☞ page 51) Jam(Retran.) 95 List of Error Codes Card jam near the retransfer heating roller.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Ink Run Out B2 TR Heater F1 Ink ribbon has run out. The retransfer heating roller is faulty.   "Replace with a new one." (☞ page 32) Turn off and on the power again. If the same problem recurs, turn off the power and consult our authorized dealers.

  • Page 46: Cards

    Troubleshooting ■ If the card cannot be removed by hand Cards ① Press → to reset the printer Reset Cards have Run Out "Replenish the cards." (☞ page 31)  Card Jam Error codes are displayed on the operation panel according to the ...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting ■ If the card cannot be discharged Error Code Jam(TurnOver) 91 ① Turn off the power Card jam near the card turn over unit.  ② Open the printer door, and check the position of the jammed card Turn off the power Remove the card hopper ③...
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting ■ If the card cannot be removed Remove the jammed card in the card turn over unit from the card load slot ① Install the cleaning unit ② Attach the jog dial to the cleaning roller shaft and card turn over unit shaft "If the card cannot be removed"...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting Turning the card turn over unit moves the card inside the unit  Error Code Jam(MG) 92 outward. Turn the card turn over unit while turning the cleaning roller shaft so that the card is retained inside the card turn over unit, Card jam in the magnetic encoder unit.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting ■ If the card cannot be discharged Error Code Jam(Transfer) 93 ① Turn off the power, and remove the card hopper Card jam in the card feed roller.  → Press to reset the printer Reset ② Open the printer door, and check the position of the jammed card ③...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting ■ If the card cannot be discharged Error Code Jam(Discharge) 94 ① Turn off the power, and open the printer door Card jam near the card outlet.  ② Pull out the retransfer film cassette, and check the position of the card →...
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting ■ If the card is adhered to the retransfer film Error Code Jam(Retran.) 95 Remove the jammed card with a hand.  Card jam near the retransfer heating roller.  Open the printer door A [Please Remove Jam Card!] or [Please Close Door] message ...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting ■ If the card is inside the printer unit ■ If the card is caught in the card feed roller to the right of the retransfer heating roller If the card is not drawn into the card feed roller and is left inside the ...

  • Page 54: Ink Ribbon

    Troubleshooting ■ If the card is caught in the card feed roller to the left of the Ink Ribbon retransfer heating roller ① Turn off the power ② Check the position of the card Ink Ribbon has Run Out ③ Attach the jog dial to the card feed roller shaft "Replace with a new ink ribbon."...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting → Turn the take-up side using your hand until the broken portion can Press to reset the printer Reset no longer be seen Align the yellow side of the unused portion with the arrow indicated  on the label of the cassette. Remove any slack in the ink ribbon Memo: To avoid printing errors, it is recommended that you forward by one...

  • Page 56: Retransfer Film

    Troubleshooting Turn the take-up side using your hand until the broken portion can Retransfer Film no longer be seen Retransfer Film has Run Out "Replace with a new retransfer film." (☞ page 33)  Retransfer Film is Broken Repair the retransfer film. ...

  • Page 57: Unable To Produce Desired Printing Results

    Troubleshooting Unable to Produce Desired Printing Unable to Fit Retransfer Film Cassette into Printer Results With the printer door closed, turn on the power to cancel the transport  mode. While in the transport mode, the retransfer film cassette cannot be ...

  • Page 58: Printer Not Operating As Desired

    Troubleshooting Printer not Operating as Desired Before Sending Printer for Repair Enter the symptoms into the troubleshooting sheet. Card is not Fed into the Printer Opens the Electronic Manual in the supplied CD-ROM or opens the Is the card load roller dirty ? ...

  • Page 59: Setup

    Setup Setup Installation and Connection Power Cord Connection Insert the power cord (supplied) to the AC inlet at the rear of the printer Printer Installation Cautions: Using the printer in an environment beyond the operating ambient  temperature range may result in retransfer or printing errors. Check the “Precautions on installation location”...

  • Page 60: Printing Media

    Setup Remove any slack in the ink ribbon Printing Media ① Hold the cassette. ② Turn the knob in the direction indicated by the arrow. Installing the Ink Ribbon Cautions: Stand the cassette on a flat surface as illustrated in the diagram. ...
  • Page 61 Setup ③ Insert the retransfer film firmly into the bobbin holders with the film Installing the Retransfer Film set to the far end of the guides. A：Take-up side (black)  Cautions: B：Unused side (green)  Stand the cassette on a flat surface as illustrated in the diagram. ...
  • Page 62 Setup → Press to reset the printer Reset Setting Cards The card hopper is able to store up to about 100 cards with a  thickness of 0.76 mm. Cautions: Get ready cards that are designated by the authorized dealer. ...
  • Page 63 Setup ■ Adjusting card thickness Align the orientation of the cards, and set them in the printer ■ Magnetic stripe cards The thickness of a card which is adjustable is between 0.25 mm and  1.00 mm. Set the card with the magnetic stripe facing upward and toward the ...

  • Page 64: Printer And Computer Connection

    Setup Printer and Computer Connection Connecting with a LAN Cable Cautions: Plug the LAN cable in correctly and firmly. Connecting with a USB Cable  Make use of a shielded LAN cable to avoid any malfunction.  Cautions: If a USB cable is also connected at the same time when the power is ...

  • Page 65: Computer Settings

    Setup Computer Settings Auto play If the CD-ROM drive of the computer is set to run automatically, the  installer will be executed automatically. ● "System Requirements" (☞ page 65) ● "Install" (☞ page 66) ■ Windows 10 / Windows 8 ●...

  • Page 66: Install

    Setup Select the [Printer Driver] checkbox on the card printer setup screen Install ① Select the language to use from the [Language] pull-down menu Cautions: Selecting [Japanese] switches the program to the Japanese  version. To install the software, log into the system as an administrative user ...
  • Page 67 Setup Check the details, followed by clicking [Next] Click [Next] A screen for setting [Printer model] and [Printer name] appears. A port selection screen appears.   Select [K30_U Port] under [Create a new port].  ① Select a [Printer model] according to the unit number of the printer "Unit Number Setting"...
  • Page 68 Setup A USB cable connection instruction screen appears.  Click [OK] ■ Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 A [Windows Security] screen appears.  ① Click [Install] Connect the printer and computer using the USB cable A printer installation complete screen appears. ...
  • Page 69 Setup A [Installation of K30 Ethernet printer] screen appears.  Installing the Printer Driver [Ethernet (LAN) Connection] Cautions: Configure the IP address and other necessary settings for the printer  in advance. Do not connect the printer to the USB port. ...
  • Page 70 Setup Click [Next] ■ Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 A screen for entering the shared name appears.  A [Windows Security] screen appears.  Enter the shared name when you are sharing a printer.  Empty the shared name when you are not sharing a printer. ...
  • Page 71 Setup Click [OK] Update of Printer Driver ■ Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 Delete the existing printer driver A [Windows Security] screen appears.  "Uninstalling the Printer Driver" (☞ page 78) Restart Windows. Re-install the printer driver "Installing the Printer Driver"...
  • Page 72 Setup ■ The printer that I want isn’t listed Network Sharing of Printer A screen for selecting the printer appears.  Cautions: Check to ensure that you can access the computer to which the  printer is connected. Check also to ensure that the printer can be shared. ...
  • Page 73 Setup A driver installation confirmation screen appears.  Installing the Status Monitor Cautions: The same status monitor can be used for printers connected via USB  and Ethernet. Make sure that the status monitor is only installed once on a single ...
  • Page 74 Setup To change the displayed installation destination, click [Browse...] and  Update of Status Monitor specify the destination folder. Click [Next] Delete the status monitor A selection screen for registering the status monitor appears.  "Uninstalling the Status Monitor" (☞ page 81) Re-install the status monitor "Installing the Status Monitor"...
  • Page 75 Setup Click [Browse my computer for driver software] Installing the USB Driver A [Browse for driver software on your computer] screen appears.  Cautions: The USB driver is also installed while you are installing the printer  driver via USB connection. Install the USB driver additionally only when you want to set items ...
  • Page 76 Setup Click [Next] Installing the Electronic Manual A selection screen for registering the Electronic Manual appears.  Start up Windows, and set the supplied CD-ROM into the computer A card printer setup screen appears.  ① Select the [Register for start menu] checkbox To change the registration in the displayed Start menu, make a ...
  • Page 77 Setup Click [Next] Installing the Color Conversion Data A selection screen for registering the Color Conversion Data  Start up Windows, and set the supplied CD-ROM into the computer appears. A card printer setup screen appears.  ① Select the [Register for start menu] checkbox To change the registration in the displayed Start menu, make a ...

  • Page 78: Uninstall

    Setup Select the [Printer Driver] checkbox on the card printer setup screen Uninstall ① Select the language to use from the [Language] pull-down menu Cautions: Selecting [Japanese] switches the program to the Japanese  version. To uninstall the software, log into the system as an administrative ...
  • Page 79 Setup Check the details, followed by clicking [Finish] Uninstalling the Printer Driver [Ethernet (LAN) Connection] To change a printer, click [Back].  Cautions: Cautions: Do not execute “Uninstall” if there are software that are currently  Uninstall the USB printer drivers accordingly for each printer unit ...
  • Page 80 Setup An uninstallation complete screen appears.  Click [Next] A [Delete the K30 Ethernet printer] screen appears.  Click [Finish] Exits uninstallation.  Check the details, followed by clicking [Next] Cautions: A printer model selection screen appears.  To reinstall the printer driver, perform the installation procedures after ...
  • Page 81 Setup Uninstalling the Status Monitor Uninstalling the Electronic Manual Cautions: Exit the Electronic Manual Do not execute “Uninstall” if there are software that are currently Select [K30 Electronic Manual] from [Programs and Features] or  running. [Add or Remove Programs] in [Control Panel] If document printing is currently in progress, wait for all the jobs to ...
  • Page 82 Setup Uninstalling the Color Conversion Data Cautions: If document printing is currently in progress, wait for all the jobs to  complete. Select [K30 Color Conversion Data] from [Programs and Features] or [Add or Remove Programs] in [Control Panel] Memo: If the [Register for start menu] checkbox is selected during ...

  • Page 83: Ipsec

    Setup IPSec Setting Procedures ① Request for Certificate ⑨ IPSec communication ② Issuance of Certificate Certification Authority ① Request for Certificate ⑨ IPSec communication ② Issuance of Certificate Printer ③ Request for ⑤ Export ⑦ Download Certificate ④ Issuance of ⑥...
  • Page 84 Setup Make use of applications such as Windows Notepad to create a Preshared Key File preshared key string, and save it as a file with the extension “.key” Cautions: Operate IPSec (IP Security) on Windows by following the instructions  of the network administrator for the location where the printer is installed.
  • Page 85 Setup Memo: Printer Certificate File For procedures to set “Certificate Authentication” on the printer, refer  Cautions: to the section of the Status Monitor Settings. Operate IPSec (IP Security) on Windows by following the instructions "File settings required for certificate authentication" (☞ page 119) ...

  • Page 86: Software Settings

    Software Settings Software Settings Printing Settings [Print] Tab Printer Driver Settings ● "[Setup] Tab" (☞ page 86) ● "[Print] Tab" (☞ page 86) ● "[Printing area] Dialog Box" (☞ page 88) ● "[Color] Dialog Box" (☞ page 89) ● "[Look up table] Dialog Box" (☞ page 89) ●...
  • Page 87 Software Settings ■ Using of Resin K ink ■ [UV ink...] button For specifying the component to print using the Resin K ink. For specifying settings related to UV ink print data. Extraction Set a value in the [UV ink] dialog. ...
  • Page 88 Software Settings ■ [Add] button [Printing area] Dialog Box Registers the input data. You can enter up to 8 input data. Settings related to the printing area using the peel-off ink or areas not to ■ [Delete] button be printed using all YMCKUV inks. Deletes the information selected in the list.
  • Page 89 Software Settings [Color] Dialog Box [Look up table] Dialog Box Settings related to color adjustment. Settings related to the look-up table. Select YMCK conversion table or full color conversion.  By selecting the checkbox at the beginning of a line in the list, the ...
  • Page 90 Software Settings ■ Registering the look-up table file [Dither] Dialog Box ① Click [Select] Settings related to dithering. An [Open] screen appears.  Cautions: This setting is enabled only when the [Print mode] item inside the  ② Select from [Look in] the folder where the look-up table file is [Print] tab is specified as [2.K] or [5.K+UV], and when the [Page split] is selected for [Using of Resin K ink].
  • Page 91 Software Settings ■ File information [UV ink] Dialog Box Settings related to the image file to be printed using the UV ink. Settings related to the data to be printed using the UV ink. Settings for Memo: the [MAC address position] and [Number of panels using the retransfer This setting is enabled when [Extraction]-[File] for the front side or ...
  • Page 92 Software Settings ■ Portrait Orientation Page Number for the Printed Document and Page Split Settings ３ Setup of [Page split] The page number of Resin K the printing document Front Back Front Back YMCK YMCK ２ YMCK YMCK YMCK YMCK YMCK YMC YMCK YMCK...
  • Page 93 Software Settings ■ 256 colors [Printer settings] Dialog Box Bit(s): 8  Settings related to the printer. Prints using the UV ink with 256 gradation in accordance with the Select the checkbox for the setting item to enable, followed by color palette.
  • Page 94 Software Settings ■ Retransfer [Encode] Tab Settings related to retransfer. Click on the corresponding square to Settings related to encoding operations for the optional encoder. change the value. Setting a value toward the top right end increases the transfer force. However, the stronger heat also increases the deformation of the card.
  • Page 95 Software Settings [Laminate] Tab [Configuration] Tab Settings related to laminating operations for an optional laminator. ■ Optional configuration ■ Mode For specifying whether the options are installed. ■ Turn over unit Default  Operates using the settings defined in “Laminate Mode” of the status ■...
  • Page 96 Software Settings [Version] Tab Displays the version and copyright information.

  • Page 97: Example Of Printer Setting

    Software Settings Example of Printer Setting Single-sided Printing (Landscape) Print Print mode: 3. YMCK Landscape Extraction Only text With YMC ink ■ Application software ■ Printer Graphic : colored Graphic : YMC ink   Text : black Text : YMC ink + Resin K ink ...
  • Page 98 Software Settings Single-sided Printing (Portrait) Print Portrait Print mode: 3. YMCK Extraction Only text ■ Application software ■ Printer Graphic : colored Graphic : YMC ink   Text : black Text : Resin K ink   Eject Load Print 1page 1page...
  • Page 99 Software Settings Double-sided Printing (Default) Print Print on both sides Landscape Print mode: 3. YMCK Print mode: 3. YMCK Extraction Extraction Only text With YMC ink Only text With YMC ink ■ Application software ■ Printer Graphic : colored Graphic : YMC ink ...
  • Page 100 Software Settings Double-sided Printing (Single-side Lamination) Print Print on both sides Print the back side first Landscape Print mode: 1. YMC Print mode: 2. K ■ Application software ■ Printer Page 1 Front side Graphic : colored Graphic : YMC ink ...
  • Page 101 Software Settings Single-sided UV Printing Clicking [UV ink...] opens the [UV ink] dialog box. Print Extraction File Print mode: 6. YMCK+UV Upper Right Extraction MAC address position： Only text With YMC ink UV file UV1.bmp ■ Application software ■ Printer Graphic : colored Graphic : YMC ink...
  • Page 102 Software Settings Page Split Print Print mode: 3. YMCK Landscape Page split ■ Application software ■ Printer Page 1 Graphic : YMC ink + Resin K ink  Graphic : colored Text : YMC ink + Resin K ink  ...
  • Page 103 Software Settings Example of Encode Setting Encoding Only (ISO Card) Print Non-contact IC encode Contact IC encode Magnetic IC encode ■ Application software ■ Printer Graphic : colored Graphic : none   Text : black Text : none  ...
  • Page 104 Software Settings Encoding and Printing (ISO Card) Print Print mode: 3. YMCK Non-contact IC encode Extraction Magnetic IC encode Only text With YMC ink ■ Application software ■ Printer Graphic : colored Graphic : YMC ink   Text : black Text : YMC ink + Resin K ink ...
  • Page 105 Software Settings Encoding and Printing (JIS Card) Print Print mode: 3. YMCK Non-contact IC encode Extraction Magnetic IC encode Only text With YMC ink ■ Application software ■ Printer Graphic : colored Graphic : YMC ink   Text : black Text : YMC ink + Resin K ink ...
  • Page 106 Software Settings Card Turn Over Illustration Turns over the card after loading Turns over the card after IC encoding Magnetic Turns over the card after MG encoding Magnetic Contact IC Non-contact Eject Print Load encode encode IC encode Double-sided Logical configuration of printer...

  • Page 107: Port Monitor Settings

    Software Settings ■ [Find...] button Port Monitor Settings Search for the printer after selecting [IPv4] or [IPv6]. The search ● "[Property] Tab" (☞ page 107) results are displayed in the [Printer List]. ● "[Version] Tab" (☞ page 107) Cautions: The setting is incorrect if the following message appears. [Property] Tab No Device ...

  • Page 108: Status Monitor Settings

    Software Settings Status Monitor Settings Executing the status monitor You can run the status monitor using the following methods. Run using the shortcut on the Desktop display (if the icon is created  ■ What is status monitor ? during installation). The status monitor is software that displays the status for the printer Run from the Start menu (if a shortcut icon is created during ...
  • Page 109 Software Settings Cautions: Screen Configuration If a [Windows Security Alert] screen appears upon starting up the  status monitor, click [Allow access] or [Unblock]. ① The status monitor will fail to function properly if you click on [Cancel] or [Keep blocking]. ②...
  • Page 110 Software Settings [Printer Status] Tab Displays the printer’s status. Information on the screen is automatically updated at regular intervals. ① ① ② ③ [ Screen Configuration ] [ Screen Configuration with Laminator ] ① Printer status ③ Laminator status Ready mode. The printer is ready to start printing. Ready mode.
  • Page 111 Software Settings List of Status Display Messages Other Status ■ Media Status ■ Status for the printer Displays the remaining space on the media. Status Display Message Description ■ Card Quantity Printer is not found. The power of the printer is not turned on, Displays the remaining card quantity as [Enough] or [None].
  • Page 112 Software Settings ■ MG Unit [Printer Setting] Tab ■ Number of Retry For specifying the printer settings. For setting the maximum number of retries when writing to or reading Make sure that you take down the set values before making any of the magnetic stripe fails.
  • Page 113 Software Settings ■ Card Type [Retransfer] Tab The appropriate value varies according to the type of card used. You The retransfer settings screen enables you to set the conditions of can change the card type in the [Media Setting] Tab. retransfer to the card.
  • Page 114 Software Settings [Bend Remedy] Tab [Media Setting] Tab The bend remedy settings screen enables you to set the conditions for This is used for specifying the printing media settings. the card’s bend remedy. ■ Ink Status ■ Bend Remedy Setting ■...
  • Page 115 Software Settings ■ Card Type [Property] Tab ■ Material This tab displays the device configuration. For selecting [PVC], [PET-G] or [HR-PET-G] as the card material. An optimal value for the retransfer speed and temperature settings is displayed according to the selected card. The optimal value of other materials will not be displayed.
  • Page 116 Software Settings ■ Common Setting [Laminator] Tab ■ Speed Settings related to laminating operations for an optional laminator. For setting the card feed speed during lamination. ■ Cooling Time For setting the standby time for cooling down the card immediately before lamination starts.
  • Page 117 Software Settings ■ Registering printers for the IPv4 address [Printer Select] Tab ① Select [IPv4], and enter the IPv4 address in the pull-down This tab is used for selecting a printer and specifying the network menu. ② Click [Scan Printer] to display the registration confirmation settings.
  • Page 118 Software Settings ■ Security Setting ■ Obtain and IP Address Automatically Values such as the IPv4 address can be automatically acquired from For setting items related to the IPSec of Ethernet (LAN). The settings the DHCPv4 server. are displayed in the read-only mode when connection is established via Ethernet (LAN).
  • Page 119 Software Settings ■ File settings required for preshared key authentication Select [CA Certificate] for [Download Type], and click [Select...] A preshared key file is required for preshared key authentication. Select [Preshared Key] for [Download Type], and click [Select...] Select a certification authority certificate file, and click [Write] Select a preshared key file, and click [Write] Click the [Close] button on the [IPSec Setting] screen IPSec setting for the printer is complete after closing the screen.
  • Page 120 Software Settings [Security Lock] Tab [Others] Tab For displaying and setting the security lock status. This tab enables you to perform test prints and download the firmware. Memo: For printers connected via Ethernet (LAN), the test print and firmware  download items are not displayed.
  • Page 121 Software Settings [Administrators] Dialog Box “Non-administrative user” can set [Printer Setting] etc. when the functions or tabs are checked in the [Administrators] dialog box. ■ Non-administrative User Settings Selected functions can be set by checking the checkbox. ■ Print Counter Clear The [Clear] button of the print counter in the [Printer Status] Tab enables.

  • Page 122: Inline Encoding

    Software Settings ■ Example Inline Encoding ① ② ③ Inline Encoding Format ?1DEF Inline encoding can be performed by enabling the settings in the  [Encode] tab of the printer driver settings. ① Textbox character strings of application software "[Encode] Tab" (☞ page 94) ②...
  • Page 123 Software Settings ■ Katakana character code list Character Code List Below is the list of usable Katakana character codes. Specify the  ■ ASCII character code list Katakana string to encode using the usable half-width characters for 7 unit code of JIS 2. Below is the list of usable ASCII character codes.

  • Page 124: List Of Error Codes

    Software Settings List of Error Codes Printer (Error Code: 0x01000000 - 0x01040000) Error Code Description Actions (Reference Page No.) 0x0102D000 Cards have run out. Replenish the cards. (☞ page 31) The card hopper is detached. Install the card hopper. (☞ page 63) →...
  • Page 125 Software Settings Printer (Error Code: 0x01040000 - 0x02000000) Error Code Description Actions (Reference Page No.) 0x01044400 A hardware error has occurred. Turn off and on the power again. If the same problem recurs, turn off the power and consult our authorized dealers. 0x0104AB00 An error has occurred in the mechanical component of the magnetic encoder.
  • Page 126 Software Settings Printer Driver (Error Code: 0x02000000 - 0x05000000, 0x09000000 -) Error Code Description Actions (Reference Page No.) 0x02****** Printer is not found. Check the printer connection. 0x0300274D Printer is not found. Check the printer connection. Printing using a USB-connected printer cannot To print via Ethernet (LAN) connection, disconnect the USB cable from be performed via Ethernet (LAN) connection.
  • Page 127 Software Settings Laminator (Error Code: 0x05000000 - 0x06000000) Error Code Description Actions 0x05000050 Failure occurred during card loading. Check to ensure that the laminator is properly connected to the card printer. Remove the card. 0x05000051 Card jam near the card feed roller. The temperature of the heating roller may be too high, or the card transfer speed may be too slow.

  • Page 128: Frequently Asked Questions

    Software Settings Frequently Asked Questions UV Ink ● "Printing Settings" (☞ page 128) How can I print cards using the UV ink ? ● "UV Ink" (☞ page 128) Select [4.YMC+UV], [5.K+UV], or [6.YMCK+UV] for [Print mode] in  ● "Others"...
  • Page 129 Software Settings Others How can I perform magnetic / IC encoding ? Special software are required for methods other than inline encoding.  For more details, please consult our authorized dealers.  Printing cannot be performed through network sharing When the access authority of the computer is not proper, the printer ...
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